paper-lookup

Searches academic literature across ten REST-based databases and returns paper metadata, abstracts, and links.

Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE --skill paper-lookup-jasrajtulsi
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Skill: paper-lookup
Source: https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE/tree/main/.claude/skills/paper-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE --skill paper-lookup-jasrajtulsi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find, verify, and connect scholarly literature without manually searching across multiple academic databases or hunting down identifiers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Database Search: Query major scholarly sources such as PubMed, PMC, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, and Unpaywall.
  • Research Discovery: Find papers by topic, author, DOI, PMID, title, citation graph, open-access status, or publication venue.
  • Full-Text and OA Retrieval: Locate abstracts, full text, and legal open-access copies when available.
  • Use Case: If you need papers on gradient-flow dynamics in deep CNNs, this Skill can search relevant indexes, compare results, and return the most useful citations and links.

Quick Start

Ask the paper-lookup skill to find the most relevant papers on your topic and return titles, abstracts, identifiers, and open-access links.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-lookup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for scholarly papers across PubMed and arXiv at the same time?

To search for scholarly papers across multiple databases, this Skill queries ten REST-based academic indexes like PubMed and arXiv simultaneously. It compares cross-database results and returns paper metadata, abstracts, DOIs, and citation context.

Can I find open access full-text articles using a DOI?

Yes, you can find open access full-text articles using a DOI. The Skill performs identifier translation across databases like Unpaywall and OpenAlex to locate legal open-access copies and direct full-text links.

What is the best way to track preprints in computer science and biomedicine?

The best way to track preprints in computer science and biomedicine is using cross-database research queries. The Skill searches specific endpoints like arXiv and PubMed to return up-to-date preprint metadata and publication venue context.

Does this academic search tool support raw JSON or XML result reporting?

Yes, this academic search tool supports raw JSON or XML result reporting. It applies rate-limit-aware querying and pagination while returning structured metadata from sources like Crossref and Semantic Scholar.

How do I look up an author's citation graph and publication history?

To look up an author's citation graph and publication history, query the Skill with the author's name. It searches multidisciplinary scholarship indexes and returns connected citation context, PMIDs, and matching DOIs.

What databases are included for multidisciplinary literature discovery?

Databases included for multidisciplinary literature discovery are PubMed, PMC, arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, and Unpaywall. The Skill applies database-specific endpoint selection to query these scholarly sources.